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Sant Quirze del Vallès

Catalonia

20,209Population
14.10 km²Area
188 mElevation
08192Postal code

Sant Quirze del Vallès is a municipality located in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia. Known for its rich history and cultural heritage, it features a blend of modern residential areas and traditional agricultural roots.

02Geography

Sant Quirze del Vallès is situated in the Vallés Occidental comarca, characterized by the Sierra de Galliners, which divides the town into two parts. It shares borders with several municipalities, including Tarrasa to the north and west, Sabadell to the north and east, and Rubí to the west, all within the province of Barcelona.

Patron saint
San Quirico and Santa Julita
Festival dates
January (Pase de San Antonio), Carnival, Aplec del Mussol (after Easter), June (San Quirico and Santa Julita), early September (Fiesta Mayor)

03History

The area has been inhabited since the Neolithic period, with archaeological evidence indicating human presence for over 6000 years. Originally a dispersed settlement, Sant Quirze developed around its parish, which was historically linked to the castle of Tarrasa. The municipality was officially established in 1848, evolving from agricultural roots to a more residential character in recent decades.

Discover Sant Quirze del Vallès, a municipality in Catalonia known for its history and vibrant cultural life.

04Cultural Heritage

Sant Quirze del Vallès boasts several notable buildings and cultural sites, reflecting its historical and architectural significance. The town's modernist structures and ancient temples highlight its rich heritage, while community events foster local traditions.

Dirt road with hills and vegetation in San Quirico del Vallés.
View of Turó de Mataric from a rural path in San Quirico del Vallés.
Parish church tower with bell tower and clock in San Quirico del Vallés.
The parish church of San Quirico del Vallés with its tower and bell tower in the town square.
Sant Quirze del Vallès · Data
Province
Barcelona
Autonomous community
Catalonia
Population
20,209
Area
14.10 km²
Elevation
188 m
Postal code
08192
Website
http://www.santquirzevalles.cat/
Coordinates
41.5301, 2.0820

Photos

Brick building with arched windows and modern entrance in San Quirico del Vallés.
Building known as La Patronal in San Quirico del Vallés, with a brick facade and large arched windows.
Town hall building with flags and trees in front.
The town hall of San Quirico del Vallés in Barcelona, with a modern design and flags on the roof.
Town hall building with wood and coat of arms on the facade.
San Quirico del Vallés town hall, a modern building with wooden details and a coat of arms on the facade.

Map

Nearby

View of tall buildings on Eix Macià in Sabadell.
Sabadell
Barcelona · 225,368 inhabitants
Rubí town hall building with flags and a clock on the facade.
Rubí
Barcelona · 82,823 inhabitants

Own text, written with AI assistance from the facts in Wikipedia · Sant Quirze del Vallès · Data: Wikidata Q13935 · Photos: Wikimedia Commons, see individual licenses. · CC BY-SA 4.0